Gerald Charles Unveils Its Most Complex Timepiece, The Masterlink Perpetual Calendar

Gerald Charles, the independent Swiss watchmaking Maison founded by the great Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, unveils its most complicated watch since its reestablishment less than a decade ago. The Masterlink Perpetual Calendar, developed entirely in-house, marks a new chapter for the young and ambitious Maison as it continues to expand its repertoire of poetic complications.

In keeping with Gerald Charles’s “No Compromise” watchmaking philosophy, established by Mr. Genta more than a quarter of a century ago, the Masterlink Perpetual Calendar introduces an in-house, asymmetrical, automatic perpetual calendar calibre with a three-counter display.

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Hammer

Is a small component within a watch movement that strikes a gong to produce a specific tone. Its function is to provide a precise strike on the gong to create a clear and distinctive sound.

Typically made of steel, the hammer is connected to the striking mechanism within the watch. When activated, the hammer moves back and forth, striking the gong, resulting in a musical tone or a specific sound. The movement of the hammer is carefully studied to ensure accurate and consistent striking of the gong.

Note: Not all watches contain a hammer. It is primarily found in watches with striking complications such as minute repeaters or alarm functions.